Guest Monique Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Hello! We are taking a week to Miami in November and I wondered if anyone had any advice on places to go/things to do? I have a conference down there for two days so I'm dragging my Honey Bunny along and we're making it a vacation. It will be the first vacation in 6 years with us and no kids (except for the occasional overnight)!!!!!! I'm excited!!!! :side: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 That sounds like a great time for you and your hubby. Miami and surrounding areas offer a ton of things to do and see. Not knowing what you enjoy doing, such as the Space Center, Disney Land, Epcot ( I love epcots multi-cultural villages and fireworks!!), drive down to the Key's...too much to mention. I have traveled to Florida many times on business trips and of course visited many places of interest each time. There are forum members, like NevJoe that live there and would be able to suggest even more. But, it all boils down to your and hubbies interests. :-)<br><br>Post edited by: danmcq, at: 2007/09/01 15:18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Wow how lucky, no kids ! went to Miami once,i was only 14 :ohmy: We did all the tourist things, Space centre , Disney, i'm sure member's who live that way will come up with some ideas Have a great time,November will roll round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Monique Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Well so far what we have planned are: - Snorkeling in Key Largo - Haulover beach - Maybe a Miami Ducks Tour to see all the Millionaires homes - Maybe a Everglades airboat Tour (but my hubby's not so sure he's interested) - Maybe go out to a club one night (except usually I cannot stay awake that late :laugh: ) - Maybe surfing lessons - Maybe a drive up one of the coasts either up to Ft. Lauderdale/Palm Beach or up to Sanibel Island and go shelling Of course we'll have to go shopping somewhere. I often like to pick up an art piece of picture for our house and this has made our house full of memories over time. And we'll have to try some Cuban food. So lots of ideas but not a lot of plans yet. I have a conference two of the days I'm there and those two days my husband is going to see the Holocaust Museum, Spanish Monastery, and then either rent a Jet Ski and go on a Jet Ski Tour or rent a Harley and drive up the coast. At least that is what he is thinking right now. Planning is fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 That all sounds like tons of fun Monique!!:woohoo: So you two are more into the sports/outdoor adventures, which there is a ton of stuff to do, as you have listed. I would add one thing to the water sports "Must Do" and that is take a on a Faaassssstttt Cigar Boat...WaaaaHooo. :-) Cuban Food is delicious, I especially like the way they prepare their Beef and Chicken dishes, mmmmmm mmmmmm and if you can find a nice place with a Cuban Band playing, you really feel like you are in Cuba. You guys sound like kids again, all this stuff to do and explore and only so much time to do it ALL :woohoo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Monique Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Yeah - that is the kind of stuff we like!!! Oh there won't be time to do it all and I intend for this to be a relaxing vacation!! All but the shopping will be relaxing for me. I like to go shopping if I am in the mood but I would never call it relaxing . A cigar boat - I never heard of one of those. I just googled it. Sounds like a real speed demon of a boat!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RdnkParamedic21 Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 OOO I have to agree with Dan and say spend a day at Epcot, I had the BEST time when I was there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Monique Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 I love Disney but it is like 3 hours away from Miami and with so many things to do there we'd rather spend our time doing than driving. We'll definitely take an Orando trip in the future - my absolute favorite thing there is Sea World!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevjoe Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Did I hear someone mention my name? (Dan) Like you said Monique, there is a lot to do in Miami, but with some good planning you can get a lot done. First and foremost is how much of a budget are you working with? Not for me to know, but keep in mine its not cheap. You’re right not to live in a car going here and there. Here is a good site to use to get started. http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/visitors/ I can fill in some of the blanks for you if you want me too. Anytime Joe Make sure you leave some time for a little ROMANCE. (MAKE IT A LOT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Is the aligator zoo down there still. I think it's called Gator Land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Wow, can I come? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Monique Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I think there are bunches of alligator zoos! Sure ... er .. you can come. I'll meet you on the corner by the beach . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loviechick Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 If you can make it down to the keys I have heard it far surpasses what Miami has to offer! My brother has been there a couple of times and can't stop talking about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Monique wrote: I think there are bunches of alligator zoos! Sure ... er .. you can come. I'll meet you on the corner by the beach . that's date then :silly: I'm that lady with those shining eyes (from being happy I'm in Miami & meeting you of course ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMustee Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Monique wrote: - Maybe a drive up one of the coasts either up to Ft. Lauderdale/Palm Beach or up to Sanibel Island and go shelling Sanibel is right in my area, maybe a 20 minute drive. It's really nice there but it's 6 bucks to go over the bridge. My favorite beach is Venice beach about an hour or 2 North or Sanibel. The place is covered in shark teeth. If you bring a sifter and go only a few feet in you get some real nice ones.<br><br>Post edited by: BMustee, at: 2007/09/20 16:23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevjoe Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 And if you go a few feet into the water you can get a shark tooth still in the sharks mouth. JAWS JAWS bomp bomp bomp bomp bomp bomp. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hee-hee! Joe, you're funny... I've been to Sanibel once, it's very nice. It is QUIET. If you want quiet, Sanibel is the place to be. Personally, I would hit the Keys. I've never been to the Keys but I just imagine it's very cool there. For some reason it makes me think of history. Pirates & stuff... Hope you all are having a good day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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